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I don’t need someone to say that I did something great, I’m doing it for the people of my community
2025-04-15
“It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III medal. “My home-based care team, our Island hospices, and everyone...
Health PEI Launches Program to Enhance Vision Care for Elementary Students
2025-03-28
As of April 1, Health PEI will launch the Program for Elementary Eye Care (PEEC), a new program that will fund annual eye exams and up to three prescription pairs of glasses per student during elementary school.
This program, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to address the increasing demand...
Richmond Centre services temporary relocated to James B. Jenkins Centre
2025-03-26
Due to recent facility maintenance issues, services at Richmond Centre have been temporarily relocated to the James B. Jenkins Center, located on the 1st Floor at 149 Mt. Edward Road, Charlottetown, until further notice.
All clients with scheduled appointments have been notified. During this time...
Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown nearly doubles PEI’s daily cataract procedures, frees up valuable operating room time
2025-03-24
In the first three months working with the Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown, Health PEI has nearly doubled the daily number of cataract surgeries performed on PEI. The clinic has helped streamline care and puts PEI on a path to meeting national benchmarks for wait times.
Between...
Health PEI seeks public input for 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-pei-seeks-public-input-for-2025-2028-strategic-plan
2025-03-12
Health PEI is excited to announce the development of its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, outlining key priorities and initiatives to strengthen the province’s healthcare system over the next three years.
The plan is designed to ensure that Health PEI can effectively meet the evolving health needs of...
Colleen Parker: Making a Difference for Islanders
2025-02-20
“I aspire to be a lifelong learner and to make a difference in the lives of Islanders,” said Colleen Parker, Western Chair of the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC).
The role of the CHEC is to informally gather information and considerations from the public, respecting the health needs...
Health PEI contacts patients impacted by privacy breach
2025-02-10
Health PEI has sent letters to people impacted by a breach of privacy that occurred at Prince County Hospital, involving patient medical records in the provincial electronic hospital record system.
Health PEI discovered this fall that an employee of the hospital had viewed patient records without...
Health PEI requires all visitors and staff to mask within its facilities effective January 27
2025-01-24
Health PEI is implementing a universal masking policy across its facilities to protect patients, staff, and the public from the spread of illness. The policy is in response to the ongoing overcapacity issues facing the health care system. It goes into effect on Monday January 27th.
“This is not...
Healthcare system across PEI experiencing overcapacity and increased wait times
2025-01-09
The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability.
With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the province’s...
KCMH emergency room temporarily suspending Saturday hours starting January 11
2024-12-23
The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays beginning January 11 due to staffing challenges.
The KCMH Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is increasing. Pausing...